What Are Vascular Blemishes?

Telangiectasia (Couperose) are dilated superficial blood vessels. They are small, unsightly red, purple or blue blood vessels found along the surface on the face, upper chest, neck and rarely on other parts of the body. Similar veins are found on the legs called spider veins. These blood vessels are abnormal, not necessary for any essential body function. Removing them gives a more pleasing cosmetic appearance. Prolonged sun exposure, aging, trauma and other factors can cause capillaries to become dilated and visible. There is also a hereditary factor in developing facial Telangiectasia.

Cherry Angiomas are the most common vascular lesions to appear on human skin. They are made up of clusters of dilated capillaries on the surface of the skin, which accounts for the cherry-red or purple color. No one knows exactly what causes them. A Cherry Angiomas is painless and harmless, but many persons want them removed for cosmetic reasons.

A skin tag is a common, benign condition which consists of a bit of skin that projects from the surrounding skin and may appear attached to the skin. Skin tags can vary quite a bit in appearance. They may be smooth or irregular, flesh colored or more deeply pigmented, and either simply be raised above the surrounding skin or have a stalk (a peduncle) so that the skin tag hangs from the skin. They are much more common with age beginning in middle age and they tend to be somewhat more prevalent in women than men.

Spider veins of the legs are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller. They are often red or blue and are closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. They can look like tree branches or spider webs with their short jagged lines. Spider veins can be found on the legs and face. They can cover either a very small or very large area of skin

How Is It Done?

The surface of the skin is cleansed and prepped. A fine tipped sterile probe is placed on the surface of the blemish. Low level RF and DC current is passed through the probe to the vessel. The blood in the tiny vessel is clotted or coagulated and stops flowing. With the proper “post” treatment care the vessel is naturally absorbed into the surrounding tissue and typically within three to four weeks disappear.

What About “Post” Treatment Care?

The treatment electrocoagulates each tiny vessel and the blood stops flowing. You need to pay attention not to disturb the treated vessels for 24 hours. Undue stress could cause renewed blood flow and the vessel will not dry up and be absorbed. With proper care, the treated vessel will tend to look darker the next day. This is normal and a good sign that the vessel was properly treated.

What Is The Cost Of The Treatment?

The pricing varies depending on the  vessel, and area being treated. During your consultation, your aesthetician will assess the area, and advise you of treatment and cost.

About the Treatment

How long does the treatment take?

Most blemishes are removed in minutes. Depending on the number of capillaries most conditions can be successfully and permanently treated in one ten to 20 minute treatment.

Is the procedure safe?

Typically, Telangiectasia are very superficial and can be treated with a sterile, disposable probe.

Electrocoagulation has been used safely for years to remove vascular blemishes.

Does it hurt?

Some experience a “pinprick” sensation that can be mildly uncomfortable. However, when a topical anesthetic cream is applied to the area most of the discomfort is taken away.